Sylvester Turner was the 62nd Mayor of Houston from 2016 to 2024 and subsequently served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Black political leadership in major American cities.
Born September 27, 1954, in Houston, Texas, Sylvester Turner served in the Texas House of Representatives before being elected Houston's mayor in 2016. He served as mayor from 2016 to 2024, leading one of America's largest cities and addressing issues of urban development, equity, and resilience. After his mayoral term, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He passed away on March 5, 2025.
Turner's legacy is his service to Houston and the nation as a Black political leader in major urban governance and congressional service.
He was born September 27, 1954
He served as Houston mayor from 2016–2024
He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
He passed away March 5, 2025
Sylvester Turner was a Houston native and prominent political figure in the city for decades, serving as mayor and representing Houston's interests.
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